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Temple of the Holy Jewel Image
Bangkok, Thailand
This is located within the grounds of the Grand Palace. It is home to a statue of Buddha made of green jasper and referred to as the Emerald Buddha. This is a fantastic image of Buddha passionately revered by the Thais that sits atop a massive 11 meter tall gold altar, protected by a nine-tiered umbrella. The surrounding murals depicting different scenes from the Thai version of the Ramayana myt...
What to do with Children in Tow
Sanaa, Yemen
Sana'a is not really much of an amusement for children, unless your six year old has a hereditary interest in anthropology or history. Yemeni children have few activities besides running about in streets populated by men with daggers – not much of a concern for the mothers, as there are no kidnappers or pedophiles around. It is pretty common to see a swarm of kids rolling along a street or public ...
Lahore Zoo
Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore Zoo was established in 1872. Located on Mall Road, it is quite popular amongst the public who often take their children to enjoy the sight of various animals. It shelters about 1300 animals - 900 birds, 40 reptiles and over 300 mammals. Its most famous inhabitant is ‘Suzi’ the elephant. Due to paucity of funds, the zoo has not been maintained very well, but it will nonetheless make an enjoy...
National Museum
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The National Museum of Cambodia is worth visiting! It features the statues of Hindu and Greek Gods, ancient tablets carved in Sanskrit and obsolete Khmer languages, and artifacts from primitive burial sites. National Museum’s most famous attraction is the statue of King Jayavarman VII in the courtyard. Photography isn’t allowed inside the museum however by paying a small amount you can capture sev...